I really intended to take Father’s Day off to be with my children
(and I will do that, once I can pry my ever-sleeping teenager from her
bed), but first I felt compelled to address an unsigned Denver Post editorial, Still waiting for Congress on guns.

Like so many members of the media, the editorial board of the Post
betrays a a complete lack of understanding of the intent of the Bill of
Rights, and of the Second Amendment in particular, as the following
passages from their op-ed make abundantly clear.

In the wake of another school shooting, this time in
Oregon, President Obama last week was asked what he was going to do to
stop these kinds of incidents.

Obama said there
was nothing to be done until there was a “fundamental shift in public
opinion where people say, ‘enough. .. This isn’t the price we should be
paying for our freedom.”

Sadly, the president is right.

The package of legislation that Obama proposed in 2013 after the
horrific mass shooting at Sandy Hook Elementary in Connecticut would
have banned assault-style weapons, mandated universal background checks
and placed a 10-round limit on ammunition magazines.

They were modest but prudent reforms.

The purpose of the Second Amendment is now, and has always been, crystal clear.

Americans have the inalienable right to own arms (not just firearms)
of contemporary military utility in order to ensure that We, the People,
can be conquered by neither foreign foes, nor domestic tyrants.

The Obama administration has quietly repatriated a dozen detainees from a small U.S. military prison in Afghanistan, moving a modest step closer toward winding down the United States' controversial post-9/11 detainee system.

President Barack Obama,
in a letter to Congress released on Thursday, informed U.S. lawmakers
that about 38 non-Afghan prisoners remained at the Parwan detention
center outside of Kabul, down from around 50 a few months ago.

A U.S. defense official, speaking on condition of anonymity,
said that a Frenchman, a Kuwaiti and 10 Pakistani prisoners were sent
back to their respective home countries at the end of May.

The remaining detainees include Yemeni, Tunisian and more
Pakistani nationals, and a Russian who the United States is also
considering trying in a military or civilian court.

The deployment of Iran’s Revolutionary
Guard to Iraq came after the Obama administration quietly gave its
approval of the Shiite troop movement, according to informed Middle
Eastern security officials.

The Obama administration pressed Iraqi Prime Minister Nuri al-Maliki
to allow battalions of the Quds Force to aid the Iraqi military in its
fight against the Sunni Muslim Islamic State of Iraq and Syria, or ISIS.

The Quds Force is special unit of the Revolutionary Guard responsible for international operations.
According to numerous press reports the Iranian forces were
dispatched Thursday to fight in Tikrit, which was initially held by the
ISIS but was subsequently liberated by the Iraqi army with help from
Iran.

“A government which will
turn its tanks upon its people, for any reason, is a government with a
taste of blood and a thirst for power and must either be smartly
rebuked, or blindly obeyed in deadly fear.”—John Salter

How many children, old people, and law-abiding citizens have to be
injured, terrorized, or killed before we call a halt to the growing rash
of police violence that is wracking the country? How many family pets
have to be gunned down in cold blood by marauding SWAT teams before we
declare such tactics off limits? And how many communities have to be
transformed into military outposts, complete with heavily armed police,
military tanks, and “safety” checkpoints before we draw that line in the
sand that says “not in our town”?

It’s Father’s Day today and I can’t think of a more important job than
raising your kids right. Don’t believe me? Well then, I have two words
for you: Bowe and Bergdhal.

As much as some stretch-panted lesbian might try to marginalize the
role of fathers with their mullet-headed, misguided, misandristic
Weltanschauung, the stats clearly state that when pop is in the house,
and he properly doles out TLC, the kids come out as a great asset to the
planet instead of selfish jackasses.

And that’s what our country needs: parents raising kids who love God
and our country and don’t cost our nation one red cent, but rather add
tremendous value to this great experiment in self-governance.
Y’know, sometimes I wonder if Obama had been properly fathered then
maybe our country wouldn’t be so embarrassed, in debt and
internationally laughed at right now.

Therefore, and herewith, are nine ways you, the young dad, can make certain you don’t raise a kid like el presidente.

Watch Tom Bailey’s 1969 Camaro “Sick Seconds” max out the dyno at
2,500 horsepower at Steve Morris Engines. The dyno is programmed to shut
down at 2,500 HP, but the car has much more power, especially since
it’s only slightly modified from its 2013 Drag Week setup. Steve is
expecting closer to 2,700 HP with the 2014 setup.

By now most of you have probably read about the big fuss over the
Confederate Navel Jack that has been hanging in the Summerall Chapel at
the Citadel in Charleston, South Carolina. It’s been hanging there for
several years, with never a problem, until Charleston councilman Henry
Darby decided it had to come down.

Supposedly, Mr. Darby was approached several months ago by two of his
constituents who were concerned about a Confederate flag hanging in the
chapel at the Citadel. It seems that neither Mr. Darby nor his
constituents feel that flag should be in a chapel. Why in Heaven’s name
not? It is, after all, with its Cross of St. Andrew, a Christian flag.

A family is upset after a police officer pulled up to their home, and
within seconds without warning had pulled his gun and shot the family
dog that was contained inside an invisible fence on its owners’
property.

The dog’s owner, Norma Maldonado, called attention to the June 10th
incident after her 1.5 year old puppy, Lilly, received a bullet to the
face during a family cookout. She wrote to local media:

Remembrance

Winners: Navy Cross Nguyen Van Kiet & MOH Thomas R. Norris This week’s Medal of Honor hero is one of a handful of Navy SEALs awarded the MOH in the Vietnam War. Norris snuck behind enemy lines with a South Vietnamese Navy petty officer rescued two downed pilots in 1972–when most of our resources had been pulled from the country. Interesting to note that later year, Norris was himself rescued by another SEAL Michael E. Thornton.More @ Medal of Honor Roll Call

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Core Creek Militia

==============================My sixth great grandfather, his wife, and five of his six children were killed in battle with the Tuscarora Indians at Core Creek, NC.

The Seven Blackbirds

==============================My third great grandfather was an Ensign in the Revolutionary War, and saved his unit's flag after being wounded at the Battle of Brandywine. He was also at Kingston (Kinston), Wilmington, Charleston, Two Sisters and Augusta. He was at the defeat at Brier Creek and also Bee Creek.

Requiem Aeternam -
Eternal Rest Grant unto Them
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My second great grandfather was killed in action on May 3, 1863 at the Battle of Chancellorsville.
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My great grandfather and great uncle knew all the men in the "Civil War Requiem" video as they were part of the 53rd NC which was the sole unit defending Fort Mahone. (Fort Mahone was named "Fort Damnation" by the Yankees) *Handpicked men of the 53rd (My great grandfather was one of these) made the final, night assault at Petersburg in an attempt to break Grant's line. This was against Fort Stedman which was a few miles to the slight northeast. They initially succeeded, but reinforcements drove them back. This video is made from photographs which were taken the day after the 53rd evacuated the lines the night before to begin the retreat to Appomattox. I have many more pictures taken by the same photographer, one of these shows a 14 year old boy and the other is the famous picture of the blond, handsome soldier with his musket.
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*General Gordon promised the men a gold medal and 30 days leave if they accomplished their task and many years after the War my great grandfather wrote General Gordon, who was then governor of Georgia about this incident. They exchanged several letters which I have framed. See first link below.
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*The Attack On Fort Stedman
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"His Colored Friends"
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Lee's Surrender
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My Black NC Kinfolks
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Punished For Being Caught!

Great Grandfather Koonce

He was a drummer boy in the WBTS, survived the War only to die a few years later. He was caught in an ice storm on his way home, but instead of seeking shelter, continued on his horse until the end. His clothes had to be cut off and he died a few days later.

Thank you

I would just like you to know how so very glad I am that I found your blog. I have learned more history from you and the many links that you post than I have from reading all my history books. I can never thank you enough for the education you are freely giving me. It is priceless. And eye opening.

Many times I will not comment, but that does not mean I am not reading and learning.

You sir, are an educator. Thank you.

PhyllisWantage, NJ

Good morning Mr. Townsend,

Just to let you know I have finally finished that massive tome on General Lee. I never knew 1/10th of what a great man he was. No wonder the South is so proud of him! So sad that we have few men of his caliber today. We need them desperately. I have learned more history through you and your blog than I thought I could ever learn. I am very grateful to you. Thank you so much for taking time to answer my e-mail. And thank you for your blog and for opening my eyes.

PhyllisWantage, NJ

".......So good to hear from you! And also so pleased you are converting more of us Yankees! You have no idea how many people you have taught. And how many are so grateful to you for showing us the truth."

Your faithful friend,

Phylis

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I have also learned from Brock Townsend and two nurses lately, that appreciation expressed by someone for whom you have great respect overwhelms the lack of appreciation by some from whom you expect it. I believe that we cannot really know which small bit of help makes the life-saving difference. ﻿I may have learned more real American history on Brock's blog than in 20 years of government schooling.

I have learned more history from you than all the years I was supposed to be in school (and not out hunting or fishing).

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I really must say, I like thousands of others have said, your blog is the best out there and with all of your history and experience, you should run for *president. I look forward to reading your blog every day and every day I learn from you. Thank you for the time you put into this effort .

Sincerely,

Scott Fitts

*It would have to be an improvement. :) BT

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Hi Brock,

Ever since I picked up on your blog I "Knew" you were a "Gentleman of the South!" You lack the "Crassness" that is so prevalent in today's Sociopolitical arena but speak with the Firmness in Truth and Conviction of Right like the words of our Late Great President Jefferson Davis! That is Honorable.

I have been thinking about this for a while now. At first it was a very subtle notice, then it became larger as I saw more. Then it bloomed to me to be what it is. In your writings, in your Blog, Brock, "You" have written, posted and done more to eradicate the "Revisionist History" forced on us by the "Northern Aggressors,"BAR NONE!!!" The "Stars and Bars" fly High and Proud today even more thanks to your efforts!

Reading your post on 03 JUNE about the birthday of President Jefferson Davis and the "quotes" of his was the galvanizing statement! The first words of "His" you posted say so much, are timeless and can never be "Destroyed!" by any man! .......and those words were........

"Truth crushed to the earth is still truth still and like a seed will rise again."--Jefferson Davis (1808-1889)

In so many ways you and your efforts to keep and carry on the "Truth of the South" are the water and light of the Sun that nourish "That Seed" that Jefferson Davis speaks of! That "Seed" of "Southern Truth!" That cannot be vanquished because of efforts like Men as yourself!

Thanks for your selfless effort,

The "Stars and Bars" FLY!

Got gunz....OUTLAW?

III%,

skybill-out

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Dear Mr. Townsend,

I wanted to write to thank you for the pleasure and education I have received from reading your blog "Free North Carolina". I can honestly say that FNC is one of the first sites I visit daily.

I am a northerner by birth yet I consider the vilification of all things "South" a true and tragic disgrace. Your work has enabled me to become more familiar with a culture that I admire, yet have never really been familiar with.

Keep up the outstanding work!

A friend north of the Mason-Dixon Line,

Bob

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My good sir,

I have been reading your blog for years, filling-in the woeful gaps in my knowledge thanks to your efforts, and have been truly impressed with not merely the depth and breadth of the topics you broach, but the frank and honest way you deal with them.

I salute you.

You cannot imagine my immense delight at just reading the "Witting, intentionally, and willfully..." posted on your site, that you linked to Theo Spark's blog.

I'm the guy that wrote it and sent it to Theo a few days ago.

On both our behalves, thank you for posting it on your fine blog.

With warmest personal regards,

Rico

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